Synonyms for

Fibrous

Verb / ˈfaɪbrʌs / Another word for fibrous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fibrous means consisting of or resembling fibers, especially connective tissue.

Synonyms & similar words

sinewy hempen unchewable stringy stringy woody tough sinewy filamentous threadlike ropy fiberlike ligamentous tendinous strawy fibrillar fibrillose fibrillary fibrillose cordlike ropelike ligamentlike tendonlike vascular

Example sentences

  1. The orange has a fibrous texture, making it difficult to chew.
  2. She used a fibrous brush to clean the surface.
  3. The fibrous tissue in his knee was torn during the game.
  4. The fibrous roots of the plant help it absorb water.
  5. The rope was made from fibrous materials.

Quotes

  • The fibrous roots of democracy have spread deep.
  • Life is full of fibrous tissue, woven between joy and sorrow.
  • Hope is the fibrous root that keeps us grounded in difficult times.

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